In this case, we consider whether a municipality may impose a penalty for a misdemeanor offense greater than that imposed by the state for the same offense.
On July 3, 1994, the Baton Rouge City Police issued a citation to Eric Williams, charging him with disturbing the peace by fistic encounter, in violation of city ordinance 13:103. On September 27, 1994, Williams was...
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